As the Nathan Outlaw Verjus website says, “the word ‘Verjus’ derives from the Middle French ‘vert jus’ meaning green juice. It is made from pressed unripe (or green) grapes. Verjus was used widely by medieval […]

101 uses for crumpet rings – Part II. While using the crumpet rings will produce perfectly round pancakes, the conclusion here was that while they were very Joey Essex (nice) they were also a bit Joey Essex […]

This risotto uses just wine, butter and parmesan along with the prawns. I read something Nigel Slater wrote recently about sometimes wanting just a simple unembellished risotto. This is my version. What to use – […]